Two members of the Supervisory Board

The organization

The Atlant Primary Education Foundation comprises nine schools spread across fourteen locations in the municipality of Velsen and provides primary education with the goal of offering the best education and development opportunities for all children in IJmuiden and the surrounding area. Every student, regardless of background or beliefs, is welcome. The schools have different student populations and take different approaches to education. We offer parents a choice of Dalton schools, development-oriented schools, unit-based education, and independent schools. We are proud of our enrichment and hands-on classes and our collaboration with local partners in the fields of technology and science. In addition, we collaborate with educational institutions such as the IJmond Training School, youth and family services, and childcare providers, and we participate in the IJmond Appropriate Education Partnership.

Atlant has 171 full-time equivalent employees, serves 3,000 children, and has a budget of approximately 20 million. The organization is seen as a pleasant work environment, and its culture is one of collaboration. Using a quality calendar, the organization focuses on “learning-centeredness” and the continuous improvement of educational quality. The organization applies the principles of Rhineland-style management and builds trust as the foundation for learning and development. It is actively working to prevent teacher shortages by, for example, developing a “new school week” and establishing the Atlant Academy.

Structure and Management Philosophy

Atlant Primary Education considers good and sound governance to be important and adheres to the Code of Good Governance in Primary Education. Atlant involves the teams, the Supervisory Board, and the Joint Participation Council in the organization and policies within and around the schools, and places great importance on horizontal accountability. You can find more information about Atlant, the Supervisory Board, our board of directors, our management, and our ambitions on the Atlant website.

The Supervisory Board

Due to the expiration of the terms of office of two members, we are seeking new members for the Supervisory Board: one with a background in Finance and one with a background in Education and Organization (HR).

The Board consists of a dedicated group of individuals who share collective responsibility, are not afraid to challenge the status quo, and assess what form of oversight is appropriate for the organization’s development. The Supervisory Board also operates according to the model of trust and Appreciative Inquiry, also known as the Rhineland model. The new supervisors participate in and contribute to this process. The Board works with the following committees: Operations, Education and Professional Development, and Compensation.

We are looking for board members who can bring greater diversity of thought and the perspective of a minority group to the table. Given the current composition of the Board, we strongly encourage women to apply.

General qualifications for a member of the Supervisory Board:

• Executive or senior management experience
• An affinity for education and Atlant’s vision and mission
• Be able to serve as an advisor and sounding board to the executive
• Capable of self-reflection and evaluating their own performance and that of the Supervisory Board
• A well-developed sense of proportion and a firm grasp of the role of a supervisor
• Can communicate openly and clearly and has the courage to speak up
• Can critically examine and evaluate policy developments and the organization’s direction with a fresh perspective
• Has a relevant network
• Preferably an understanding of the environment surrounding Atlant and an awareness of the social and political context

Specific characteristics for members with the Operations profile:

• A background in finance, business economics, or business administration
• Not just looking at the numbers, but having a comprehensive understanding of how finances are organized and allocated to achieve “the goal”
• Has a broad range of social interests
• Preferably experience with education funding and facilities

This member is a member of the audit committee.

Specific characteristics for members with the Education and Professional Development profile:

• Experience at the executive level in a role as a consultant, HR business partner, or educational specialist at a large organization
• Has experience using Appreciative Inquiry in organizational development, or the Rhineland model of management
• Has extensive experience in educational development and innovation
• Can contribute ideas for innovative solutions to staffing shortages in education
• Preferably experience in management and governance
• Preferably experience in or an interest in education and ICT

This member is appointed upon the recommendation of the GMR and serves on the Education and Personnel Committee.

Commitment and expectations

The Board of Trustees meets an average of six times a year. Consultations with the GMR take place twice a year. In addition, there are school visits and thematic discussions.

Compensation

The remuneration for members of the Supervisory Board is based on the maximum volunteer allowance and amounts to approximately 1,900 euros per year. In addition, there is the possibility of reimbursement for expenses.

Procedure

Atlant’s Supervisory Board is being assisted in the recruitment and selection process by the executive search firm Colourful People. For more information about the organization, the Supervisory Board, and the positions, please contact Monique Spaansen, a partner at Colourful People (M.Spaansen@colourfulpeople.nl). You can express your interest by submitting a cover letter and resume via the Colourful People website by Friday, March 3. The initial interviews are scheduled for the week of March 6. Interviews with the selection committee are scheduled for Friday, March 20, with the goal of having the new members start in June.